Stanley Park's 125th Anniversary: 125 things to do and see
To celebrate Stanley Park’s 125th Anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of 125 things to do and see in Stanley Park. Vancouverites are so lucky to have this beautiful landmark as a part of their city.
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The park provides the essentials to experiencing life without ever having the leave the city. Our list consists of places to see and landmarks, as well as things you probably never thought about experiencing or trying out.
It’s a compilation that celebrates the beauty of Stanley Park, and all the adventures and memories it has taken part in shaping. Of course there are numerous other activities to take part in, and things to see.
Leave a comment below with your favourite activity if it’s not already on the list! Celebrate! Stanley Park will take place August 24 and 25 at outdoor locations and venues throughout the park.
125 things to do and see in Stanley Park
- Running
- Cycling
- Rollerblading
- Romantic walks
- Theatre under the stars
- Going to the aquarium
- Concerts
- Festivals
- Water fights
- Water parks
- Swimming
- Movies
- Finding your soulmate
- Chasing birds
- Being chased by geese, yes it does happen
- Painting
- Singing
- Watching the sunrise
- Second Beach
- Third Beach
- Rock sculptures inukshuks
- Totem poles
- The Tea House
- Tennis
- The Fish House
- Papillion Cafe
- Prospect Point Cafe
- Food carts
- Mingling
- Pitch and putt
- 9 o’clock gun
- Taking picture of the skyline
- Blaze weed
- Getting sand stuck between your toes
- Getting sand stuck between un-mentionable places.
- Skateboarding
- Drumcircles
- Bonfires
- Tanning
- Picnics
- BBQ
- People watching
- Bird watching
- Animal watching
- Nature walking and hiking
- Old hollow tree
- Lost Lagoon
- Beaver Lake
- Siwash Rock
- Prospect Point
- Horses
- Pools
- Historical tours
- Watching hummingbirds up close
- Visiting the Mountain Police horse stable
- Paddle boarding
- Admiring vintage cars
- Meeting park gardeners
- Getting married
- Live music
- Acting like a child on the swings and slides
- Basketball
- First dates
- Contemplating the meaning of life
- Marathons
- Crashing after your “last” hangover
- Finding shells
- Finding sea glass
- Public sex
- Parking lot sex
- Water slide
- Swimming in your birthday suite
- Running into a pack of raccoons
- Horse-drawn tours
- Getting lost
- Finding a new awesome spot after getting lot
- Eating gelato
- Concession stands
- Watching the sunset
- Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Hackey sack
- Train
- Gazing at the stars
- Legends of the Moon Gift Shop
- Climb a tree
- Find a beaver at Beaver Lake
- Mermaid statue
- Watch Fall Away Home by Sherry Jay Yoon and Jay Dodge
- Waterpark
- Firetruck at Second Beach
- Rose Garden
- Getting married
- Rhododendion Garden
- Salmon Stream
- Lawn bowling
- Rowing club
- Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
- Lions on Lions Gate Bridge
- Canoeing/kayaking
- Denman boat cruise
- Go for a drive
- Japanese war memorial
- Eagle watching
- Swan watching
- Feeding the pigeons or the geese
- Whale show at the aquarium
- Sea otters in the lake
- Working on your homework
- Watching the Celebration of Lights
- Halloween train
- Christmas train
- Easter train
- Bright lights festival
- Pitch and putt
- Pose with Harry Jerome
- Lighthouse
- Find the former polar bear cave from Stanley Park Zoo
- Nature house
- Sailing
- Resting your mind while enjoying the scenery
- Remembering how pleasant it is to immerse yourself in nature
- Balancing on the sea wall
- Yoga
- Curing your soul with saltwater – sweat, tears and the sea
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